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VOA慢速英语:Malala: Invest in Books, Not Bullets

2015-07-16来源:VOA
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activist - n. a person who uses or supports strong actions (such as public protests) to help make changes in politics or society

on behalf of someone - as a representative of someone

pave (the way for) - v. to make it easier for something to happen or for someone to do something

inhuman - adj. very fierce or cruel​

displaced - adj. people who have been forced to leave the area/country where they live

Now it's your turn. What do you think of Malala's idea? Do you know of others, perhaps in your own country, who are demanding that priority be placed on education rather than the military?